IF YOU GO

Lodging: Disney's Vero Beach Resort (9250 Island Grove Terrace, offers 112 rooms and 60 villas overlooking the Atlantic. It is ideal for families, with daily activities. Rates start at $175 per night during the Value Season which runs until Dec. 19. Call 407-939-7540 or visit www.disneyvacationclub.com).

Another option is an upscale boutique property, The Caribbean Court (1601 Ocean Drive, across the street from the ocean; 772-231-7211) that opened this past winter with a Caribbean décor accented with antiques. Average daily rate is $250. Visit www.thecaribbeancourt.com.

Dining: The Ocean Grill (772-231-5409) serves up delectable seafood and roasted duck. Ti Amo Sempre (772-231-1550) has among its specialties such Italian delights as gnocchi and potato dumplings. Don't miss the Sunday brunch at Sonya's at the Disney Resort (772-234-2000), a bountiful spread with made-to-order omelets and other breakfast favorites and such exotic dishes as New Zealand mussels for $24.99.